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Never miss the moment.
capture every
moment beautifully
Even when shooting in challenging conditions,
the accelerated speed, supreme sensitivity and
cutting-edge functionality of the new 57 ensure
beautiful results. Discover the pleasure and
creativity of class-above interchangeable lens
photography and HD moviemaking.
• Up to 12 fps continuous shooting1 with Full-time Continuous AF
• 15-point AF system with 3 cross sensors
• AVCHD™ Ver. 2.0 (Progressive) Full HD Movie at 60p2
• World’s first 3 Auto Portrait Framing
• Clear Image Zoom
• ISO 100-16000 sensitivity
• New Tru-Finder™ EVF
1 In Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE mode
2 NTSC
3 Among interchangeable-lens digital cameras.
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70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM (SAL70300G), 1/640 sec., F5.6, ISO 1600
The secret to Sony performance
Translucent Mirror Technology simultaneously
directs light to the image sensor and AF sensor
on a full-time basis to realize full-time live view
shooting and accelerated full-time continuous
phase-detection autofocusing even during HD
movie shooting. It’s the cornerstone of Sony
interchangeable-lens camera technology.
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enjoy the benefits
of blazing speed
70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM (SAL70300G), Continuous Advance Priority AE, 1/500 sec., F4.5, ISO 1600
12 fps tele-zoom high-speed shooting
15-point AF system with 3 cross sensors
Every second, you can capture up to
12 dynamic close-ups of subjects in
motion. Tele-zoom Continuous Advance
Priority AE magnifies the center of the
action 1.4x to bring subjects closer at
a clear 8-megapixel resolution. You
can also team Smart Zoom with 2x
magnification for super zoomed shots
(4MP, S size). The 57 also supports
up to 10 fps continuous shooting at
the camera’s highest resolution
(16.1 megapixels)*.
The renowned precision of Sony’s
15-point AF system, previously reserved
for higher grade models, ensures fast
and accurate TTL phase-detection
autofocusing wherever and whenever
you shoot. Even when capturing moving
subjects in dim lighting, the three
vertically aligned cross sensors deliver
accurate and reliable tracking. You
can choose any of four AF area modes
(Wide, Zone, Spot or Local) depending
on your needs.
Three cross sensors contribute to outstanding
tracking precision
*Continuous shooting speed may be slower depending on shooting conditions. In Continuous Priority AE and Tele-zoom Continuous Priority AE modes, the
aperture is fixed at F3.5 or the maximum aperture of the lens, whichever is smaller. Continuous shooting speed (fps) lowers when high ISO NR function is on.
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High sensitivity (ISO 100-16000)
The large Exmor ® APS HD CMOS sensor
provides an extremely wide sensitivity
range of 7 1/3 steps. You can use AUTO
ISO (100-3200) for outstanding results
in most lighting conditions or manually
raise sensitivity up to ISO 16000 when
lighting is low. Even at high sensitivity
settings, the 57 captures every
detail with natural tonal gradations
and extremely low noise. This makes the
57 perfect for shooting indoor athletes
at high shutter speeds without a tripod
or reproducing the mood of candlelit
rooms without supplemental lighting.
Even in dimly lit environments, you can capture
moving subjects clearly by using a high-sensitivity
setting and fast shutter speed.
Full-time Continuous AF
Even at maximum continuous shooting speed and
during live-view movie shooting, accelerated full-time
continuous phase-detection auto-focusing keeps your
subject in sharp focus without the slightest delay.
This remarkable AF performance, made possible by
Translucent Mirror Technology, lets you effortlessly
capture dramatic moments and expressions in all
types of situations with professional-looking results.
Class-leading release time lag
Enhanced Object Tracking
When you press the shutter button,
the 57 responds in 0.05 second — a
blazing speed that rivals professional
cameras. Made possible by an
innovative electronic front curtain
shutter, this accelerated response lets
you capture decisive moments with
utmost confidence. The electronic
front curtain shutter also produces less
shutter noise and vibration than
a mechanical front curtain shutter
(which can be activated if desired
through the MENU).
Newly improved Object Tracking utilizes powerful predictive focusing algorithms,
15 AF points in a wide focus area, blazing-fast BIONZ® image processing and Sony’s
original subject recognition technologies to track subjects with speed and precision.
When your subject is a person, it automatically switches between face detection
tracking and object tracking, depending on whether your subject is facing the camera.
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create powerfully
expressive HD movies
With phase-detection AF
With contrast-detection AF
Quick AF Full HD Movie
Large image sensor
Even when shooting movies at Full HD
resolution*, the 57 employs speedy
full-time continuous phase-detection
autofocusing. Most interchangeable
lens cameras revert to contrastdetection AF that slowly hunts for the
correct focus when shooting movies.
But the 57 delivers the same swift,
accurate focusing as during still
photography to capture even fastmoving subjects with clarity. You can
even lock exposure, switch the focus
point, enjoy digital zooming and more
while shooting movies for expanded
creative control.
From corner to corner, every detail of
your scene is beautifully captured by
Sony’s proprietary Exmor® APS HD CMOS
sensor. In addition to offering impressive
16.1-effective-megapixel resolution, its
extra-large dimensions deliver supreme
sensitivity in low-light conditions and
gorgeous background defocusing effects
beyond the capabilities of conventional
camcorders. Moreover, dual noise
reduction and enhanced BIONZ® image
processing ensure smooth gradations
with minimal noise in low-light conditions.
This means you can add a cinematic
sense of drama to virtually any scene.
*1920 x 1080, 60p/24p/60i (NTSC)
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AVCHD™ Ver. 2.0 (Progressive)
Full HD 60p* movies
Create movies of amazing clarity that
play extra smoothly by recording them at
Full HD resolution (1920 x 1080 pixels) in
the AVCHD Ver. 2.0 (Progressive)
format—at the extremely high frame rate
of 60* fps. You can easily download the
movies to your computer for editing and
recording to Blu-ray Disc™ media, which
is highly compatible with the AVCHD Ver.
2.0 (Progressive) codec. Sony’s lightning
fast Exmor® APS HD CMOS sensor and
Full-time Continuous AF ensure flawless
capture even at accelerated 60* fps.
*NTSC
Full manual movie shooting
Audio noise reduction
The 57 frees you to realize your creative moviemaking vision. P/A/S/M
modes (Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Manual) let you
flexibly adjust aperture and shutter speed to modify the depth of field
and achieve effects like defocused backgrounds when shooting movies
in the manual focusing mode. On-screen prompts provide assistance
to make full manual operation quick, easy and comfortable.
Sound is captured clearly with minimal
noise thanks to a high-performance
stereo microphone on the mirror
housing and advanced noise reduction
that effectively suppresses AF lens drive
noise via innovative NR algorithm.
24p* cinema-like expression
Interchangeable-lens freedom
One-touch movie access
Movies played at theaters are
traditionally captured at 24* fps, creating
a subtle but unmistakable look that film
lovers everywhere associate with the
cinema. Simply by capturing your movies
at the same frame rate, in the progressive
format at 24p*, you can recreate this
look and endow your movies with an
added sense of quality and drama. This
feature, together with interchangeablelens flexibility, exceptional image quality
and advanced 57 capabilities, makes
it easy to achieve your moviemaking
aspirations.
Like a movie director, you can use
whatever lens most effectively brings out
the moment. Whether fisheye, telephoto,
macro, fixed focal length or zoom
lens, the 57 lets you take advantage
of almost any system A-mount
lens. Moreover, all of these lenses are
compatible with the high-speed phasedetection AF
system in the
57, enabling
clear results
in the most
challenging
conditions.
With one press of the Movie
button, the 57 is ready to roll.
The camera immediately enters movie
recording mode even if you were shooting
photographs continuously or in singleframe mode. It’s the quick and easy way
to capture every movie-making opportunity.
*NTSC
Estimated continuous movie shooting time*
Ambient Temperature
Shooting time
20°C (68°F)
Approx. 29 min.
30°C (86°F)
Approx. 29 min.
40°C (104°F)
Approx. 13 min.
*When recording is stopped due to high operating temperature,
wait until the camera cools down before recording again. The
large APS-C size sensor consumes a great deal of power during
HD movie shooting, and this can cause the temperature of the
sensor and other internal components to rise, as can high
ambient temperatures. Increased internal temperatures can
result in recording times shorter than the estimates shown.
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discover the joy of
unlimited creativity
Auto Portrait Framing
*As of March
2012. Among
interchangeable-lens digital
cameras.
Note: Trimming
may not always
be effective
when capturing
more than one
face.
Auto Portrait Framing
Sony makes it easy to create
beautifully balanced portraits
with a truly professional look.
Simply photograph a person and new
Auto Portrait Framing — the world’s
first feature of its kind* — will save an
additional, optimally framed image in
the vertical or horizontal orientation. The
feature even recognizes the direction
your subject is facing and captures
more of the scene in that direction to
create a more appealing balance. Auto
Portrait Framing employs face detection
technology and the “rule of thirds”
principle to achieve this amazing feat.
It also applies Sony’s proprietary By Pixel
Super Resolution Technology to Clear
Image Zoom to ensure trimmed images
feature the same number of pixels as
the original. Even close-ups provide
great results thanks to highly
dramatic trimming.
Clear Image Zoom
Dramatically enhanced Clear Image
Zoom utilizes proprietary By Pixel Super
Resolution Technology to digitally zoom
the center of your image up to 2x with
nearly imperceptible degradation. It
virtually doubles your zooming range to
that of zoom lenses when using a standard
lens or to that of super telephoto lenses
when using a telephoto lens. So you
can create dramatic “close-ups”, enjoy
greater shooting flexibility and take more
advantage of the brightness of compact
single-focus lenses.
Clear Image
Zoom
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Conventional
digital zoom
Face Detection, Smile Shutter™
and Face Registration
You can always capture faces
at their best with the 57. Face
Detection technology ensures that facial
features are clearly focused and skin tones
are accurately reproduced by fine-tuning
parameters such as exposure, white balance,
flash and D-Range Optimizer. Smile Shutter
technology captures smiles at just the right
moment by automatically releasing the shutter
when smiles reach the desired level. And Face
Registration lets you register up to eight people
for the camera to prioritize when detecting
faces in groups.
Creative Style
Give your photos and movies a creative look with Creative Style settings. Depending on the scene and your creative intentions, simply
select any of 6 customizable settings (Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, or Black & White) and the camera will adjust color
and other image parameters accordingly. You can also fine-tune contrast, saturation* and sharpness to suit your personal preference
and achieve just the right finishing touch.
*Not available when B/W mode is selected.
Picture Effect: Pop Color
Picture Effect: Miniature
Picture Effect: Partial Color (Green)
Creative Style: Landscape
Picture Effect: Retro Photo
Creative Style: Portrait
Creative Style: Vivid
Picture Effect
Ordinary scenes become extraordinary
photos and movies with Picture Effect.
Choose from 11 customizable modes
and 15 effects that significantly increase
visual impact by adjusting camera
parameters and applying advanced
processing techniques. Settings include
HDR Painting, Rich-tone Monochrome,
Soft Focus and a Miniature mode that
makes subjects look like miniature
models. You can even monitor most
effects in real time while shooting.
HDR Painting
Soft Focus
Miniature
Soft High-key
Pop Color
Partial Color
(Red)
Partial Color
(Yellow)
Partial Color
(Blue)
Partial Color
(Green)
Rich-tone
Monochrome
Toy Camera
High Contrast
Monochrome
Posterization (Color) Posterization (B/W)
Retro Photo
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savor uncompromising
clarity and control
Enhanced new Tru-Finder™ EVF
Effects previews
The Tru-Finder™ electronic viewfinder
delivers class-leading viewing ease thanks
to sharp 1440k-dot (SVGA) resolution, a
23.1mm eye-point, and a notably wide
31.9° viewing angle that leaves competing
optical viewfinders behind. A 100% field
of view combines with faithful effects
previews to ensure that what you see in
the viewfinder is exactly what you see
in your photos and movies. So you can
fine-tune every aspect of your image with
confidence and achieve desired results.
On-screen displays keep you informed
of current camera settings.
Unlike optical viewfinders, Sony’s Tru-Finder™ electronic viewfinder
displays exactly what will appear in your photos and movies,
including the effects of exposure control, white balance and
creative styles—as well as background defocusing if you press
the Preview button. These capabilities are made possible by
Translucent Mirror Technology, which enables real-time viewing
of the image captured by the image sensor at all times.
Exposure and white
balance compensation
Adjustable eye-point
Two finder magnification ratios are selectable, allowing you to switch from the default
(max.) mode to the standard (lower ratio) mode to support an extended eye-point. At the
maximum 23.1mm eye-point, the entire frame is easy to see even when wearing glasses.
48% more effective pixels* for greater viewing ease.
57 new Tru-Finder EVF
Effective pixels**: 1440k
*Compared with the 55
**Compared at 3:2 aspect ratio
Variable information display
Essential shooting information can
be displayed in the viewfinder and
monitor at high SVGA resolution for
confirmation at a glance. Simply
press the DISP button to display the
information you desire. Choose Shooting
Data to display shooting data as icons
along the sides, Graphic Display to show
graphs of shutter-speed and aperture
values, Digital Level Gauge to determine
whether the camera is level, Histogram to
view the luminance distribution of pixels,
or Simple Display to clear information.
One of three grids can also be displayed
to lend framing assistance.
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Simple Display
Shooting Data Display
Graphic Display
Digital Level Gauge Display
Histogram Display
Rule of thirds grid
921,600-dot tilt LCD monitor
The brightness and clarity of Sony’s big Xtra Fine LCD™ monitor brings out every detail of your scene, setting you free to clearly shoot in
challenging shooting environments. Images are displayed at a crisp 921K dot resolution on the 3.0" (7.5 cm, 4:3 aspect ratio) screen,
which can be flipped up to 180° vertically and rotated up to 270° horizontally to flexibly support shooting from unusual perspectives.
Brightness can be adjusted either manually or automatically, and the Sunny Weather mode boosts brightness in bright sunlight to
facilitate viewing.
Sophisticated styling
Shot Result Preview
Customize buttons
The sophisticated styling of the 57 is
reminiscent of higher-grade models.
Every curve and detail of the body has
been painstakingly refined to enhance
operational ease. The more you use the
57, the more you’ll appreciate its classabove design.
You can preview the depth of field, motion
blur and other effects of your camera
settings by pressing the Preview button.
The Tru-Finder™ EVF and monitor display
the scene almost exactly how it will
appear in your photos and movies.
Two buttons can be customized to
enhance shooting convenience. You can
reassign the AEL or ISO button to activate
any of 24 assignable functions, including
Drive Mode and Flash Mode.
high-performance basics deliver outstanding image quality
16.1-megapixel
Exmor ® APS HD
CMOS sensor
BIONZ® image
processor
SteadyShot
INSIDE™ image
stabilization
Stunning images brimming with detail are yours
at 16.1-megapixel* resolution, thanks to Sony’s new
proprietary Exmor ® APS HD CMOS sensor (APS-C size).
This ultra-high resolution is complemented by an
extra-large sensor size that raises sensitivity in low-light
conditions and strengthens background defocusing
effects. So you can add a cinematic sense of depth
and drama to virtually any scene.
Sony’s dramatically enhanced BIONZ® image
processor brings out the full potential of your
images at high speed. Through powerful algorithms,
it effortlessly processes the vast data generated by the
image sensor while also handling intensive tasks such
as advanced digital compositing and noise reduction
to deliver extremely accurate color and rich tonal
gradations throughout the entire dynamic range.
Since advanced image stabilization is built within
the camera body, you can enjoy sharp images
with suppressed camera shake blur when using
any lens. The advanced class performance provides
compensation equivalent to approx. 2.5 to 4.5 steps
in shutter speed.
*Effective pixels (approx.)
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express yourself with
extraordinary flexibility
Sweep Panorama™ / 3D Sweep Panorama Technology
Simply sweep the camera to capture breathtaking vistas. The 57 automatically records
and seamlessly stitches a sequence of photos to create a spectacular image. 3D Sweep
Panorama mode records separate right- and left-eye images to bring scenes alive when
viewed on an HDMI-compliant 3D television*.
*Requires optional
HDMI cable and 3D glasses.
Auto HDR
Multi Frame NR
Hand-held Twilight
Capture more details in the shadows and
highlights by activating Auto HDR. With one
press, this instant High Dynamic Range
mode takes three exposures at different
settings and composites the best details
from each — in the highlights, mid-tones
and shadows — to create a single image
with wider dynamic range than any single
exposure could possibly capture. You can
even shoot without using a tripod. The
resulting HDR image is simply breathtaking
in its detail, rich color and impact.
By suppressing noise, the Multi Frame NR
mode lets you clearly capture scenes
that would normally be challenging even
for seasoned professionals. For example,
candlelit environments can be vividly
captured without using a tripod or flash.
Once you choose camera settings such as
ISO, Multi Frame NR suppresses noise by as
much as two ISO steps by taking six photos
and seamlessly combining them with
sophisticated motion-detection and digital
compositing technologies.
Create beautiful evening shots without
using a tripod or flash. This Scene
Selection mode shoots a burst of six
images, combines the images using
advanced Sony digital compositing
technology that compensates for camera
and subject movement, and applies noise
reduction to create a single beautiful
image with minimal blur and noise.
1200-zone Evaluative Metering
Achieve balanced exposures in wide-ranging lighting whether shooting photographs or movies. The 57 analyzes subjects and shooting
situations based on light and color data taken directly from the Exmor® APS HD CMOS sensor at an extremely high 1200-zone density to
enable highly precise metering and accurate subject recognition. You can choose between Multi segment, Center weighted, and Spot
metering modes, and activate AF/AE lock by pressing the shutter button half way.
Dynamic Range Optimizer (DRO)
Two-axis White Balance
DRO uses proprietary Sony technology to bring out details in the highlights and
shadows and deliver naturally bright images. It can be used during continuous
shooting and provides five user-selectable levels of compensation.
In addition to automatic white balance
and a full range of white balance presets,
the 57 provides a two-axis White
Balance mode for even finer
white balance adjustment.
This mode lets you adjust
white balance in the amberblue and green-magenta
directions to achieve more
true-to-life color under
almost any kind of light
source.
DRO off
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DRO on (Lv.5)
Software and cloud service
Powerful, intuitive bundled software and
a cloud service help you make the most
of your photos and movies.
Enjoy editing, file management and more.
PlayStation ® 3
System
Play, edit and share photos and
movies on a PlayStation®3 (PS3™)
system, taking full advantage of its
power and game-like operation.
Superior Auto mode
Relax and enjoy the
convenience of point-and-shoot operation.
Superior Auto mode automatically detects
and analyzes shooting conditions and
adjusts camera settings accordingly to
achieve optimal results. It also activates
advanced functions like continuous
shooting if subjects are moving fast and
Auto HDR if details are getting lost in the
shadows and highlights. Active settings
and functions are displayed on screen for
easy confirmation at a glance.
PlayMemories Studio™ Software*
PlayMemories Home™ Software
*Optional software
Keep your images conveniently
organized by folder, rank and title,
while also using advanced features
like movie editing and face search.
You can even directly browse images
stored in the camera on your PC
monitor — without storing the data
on your PC’s hard disk — as well as
upload displayed images to the
Net through intuitive drag-and-drop
operation on your PC screen.
Scene Selection
PlayMemories Online™ Service
It’s easy to optimize image quality for the
type of scene you shoot. Simply choose
one of 8 Scene Selection modes (Portrait,
Sports Action, Macro, Landscape, Sunset,
Night Scene, Hand-held Twilight or Night
Portrait) and the camera will automatically
optimize aperture, shutter speed, white
balance and other settings to provide the
best overall image quality for the scene.
Now you can manage photo and
movie content anytime and anywhere,
from almost any device in a uniform
manner via the cloud. Wide-ranging
Sony and third-party products
including iPhone®, iPad® and Android™
smartphones are compatible with
the PlayMemories Mobile™ app.
Exposure Mode
Selecting an exposure mode is as simple
as flicking a dial on top of the 57. The
clearly labeled dial provides quick and
direct access to Program Auto, Aperture
priority, Shutter-speed priority, and
Manual exposure modes, as well as a
fully-automatic Auto mode and 8 Scene
Selection modes (Portrait, Sports Action,
Macro, Landscape, Sunset, Night Scene,
Hand-held Twilight and Night Portrait) that
apply camera settings appropriate for
each type of scene.
Lens shading and aberration
compensation
The 57 compensates for the shading
and aberration characteristics of the
lens you mount. This includes vignetting,
lateral chromatic aberration and optical
distortion, which can each be activated or
deactivated through the MENU as desired.
Embedded data on supported A-mount
lenses* ensures optimal compensation.
*SAL1650, SAL1855, SAL18250, SAL55200-2, SAL1680Z,
SAL16105, SAL24F20Z, SAL85F14Z, SAL135F18Z,
SAL70300G, SAL35F18 and SAL50F18.
Built-in pop-up flash
This powerful built-in
flash unit automatically
pops up to illuminate
dark scenes. It offers
various modes, a guide
number of 10 (ISO100·m),
an irradiation angle that
covers the angle of view
of a wide 18mm lens,
and a maximum sync
speed of 1/160 sec.
Drive Modes
HDMI® Terminal
Memory Stick® Duo / SD card slots
Photos can be taken in your choice of
four drive modes (single-shot, continuous,
bracketed or self-timer shooting), which
are selectable via user-friendly icons. You
can shoot continuously at up to 8 or 3
fps, shoot with a 2 or 10-second delay, or
bracket your choice of exposure, white
balance or DRO. Entering Continuous
Priority AE mode enables continuous
shooting at a class-leading up to 10 fps.*
This terminal simplifies connection with
an HDTV. Enjoy big-screen viewing of your
photos and HD movies with high-definition
image quality and high-resolution audio*,
as well as convenient camera playback
using the television’s remote control if the
connected unit is a BRAVIA® TV supporting
BRAVIA Sync and PhotoTV HD.
The multi-type slot lets you enjoy all
the convenience of standard memory
cards, including Memory Stick PRO Duo™
and SD memory* cards. Sony memory
cards undergo rigorous testing and are
recommended for their outstanding
performance during HD movie recording,
continuous shooting and high-speed
file transfer.
*As of May 2012.
*HDMI cable is required and sold separately.
*Supports the latest generation of SD, SDHC,
and SDXC memory cards.
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interchangeable lenses
Vario-Sonnar T*
DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA (SAL1680Z)
APS-C
An excellent single-lens solution
covering the most commonly used
focal-length range, from wide-angle
to medium telephoto. This lens
exhibits excellent sharpness and
contrast, delivering outstanding
performance for interiors, portraits,
landscapes and casual snaps.
Vario-Sonnar T* DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA (SAL1680Z), 1/500 sec., F5.6, ISO100
Zoom lenses
High-performance Sony
zoom lenses are
available in wide-ranging focal lengths that
provide outstanding flexibility in composing
shots. Compact and lightweight, they offer
professional-quality optics that maintain
high image quality at all focal lengths,
contribute to fast response by minimizing the
need for lens changes, and expand your
range of shooting opportunities.
APS-C
APS-C
APS-C
APS-C
APS-C
APS-C
DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
(SAL1118)
DT 16-50mm F2.8 SSM DT 16-105mm F3.5-5.6 DT 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 SAM DT 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DT 18–250mm F3.5–6.3
(SAL1650)
(SAL16105)
(SAL1855)
(SAL18200)
(SAL18250)
28-75mm F2.8 SAM
(SAL2875)
DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM 75-300mm F4.5-5.6
(SAL55200-2)
(SAL75300)
16mm F2.8 Fisheye
(SAL16F28)
20mm F2.8
(SAL20F28)
DT 30mm F2.8 Macro SAM DT 35mm F1.8 SAM
(SAL30M28)
(SAL35F18)
50mm F2.8 Macro
(SAL50M28)
85mm F2.8 SAM
(SAL85F28)
100mm F2.8 Macro
(SAL100M28)
APS-C
APS-C
APS-C
NEW
DT 18-135mm F3.5-5.6 SAM
(SAL18135)
DT 55-300mm F3.5-6.3 SAM
(SAL55300)
NEW
Fixed focal length lenses
Sony
fixed focal length lenses are
precision-crafted for optimal performance at
specific focal lengths. Offering performance
a cut above lenses with wider focal ranges,
they deliver a consistent and intuitive
shooting experience and are available in
fisheye, portrait, macro, telephoto and other
specialized models.
APS-C
APS-C
APS-C
50mm F1.4
(SAL50F14)
DT 50mm F1.8 SAM
(SAL50F18)
135mm F2.8 [T4.5] STF
(SAL135F28)
G Lenses
Sony’s highest quality professional lenses
are at the top of their class, delivering
exceptional in-focus image quality and
beautiful defocusing courtesy of advanced
aspherical and ED glass elements as well as
renowned Sony quality assurance technology.
35mm
F1.4 G
(SAL35F14G)
300mm
F2.8 G
(SAL300F28G2)
500mm
F4 G SSM
(SAL500F40G)
NEW
70-200mm
F2.8 G
(SAL70200G)
NEW
70-300mm
F4.5-5.6 G SSM
(SAL70300G)
70-400mm
F4-5.6 G SSM
(SAL70400G)
Carl Zeiss® lenses
Developed jointly by Sony and the
renowned optical manufacturer
Carl Zeiss, these superb AF-capable lenses
feature Carl Zeiss optical formulas and
coatings and are designed for professional
photographers seeking utmost image quality.
APS-C
Distagon T*
24mm F2 ZA SSM
(SAL24F20Z)
Planar T*
85mm F1.4 ZA
(SAL85F14Z)
Sonnar T*
135mm F1.8 ZA
(SAL135F18Z)
Teleconverters
controls and dials
Teleconverters are a great way to extend
your telephoto range in the field without
adding much weight or bulk to your kit.
They give you maximum reach with
minimum effort.
Compatible lenses
1.4x Teleconverter
(SAL14TC)
SAL14TC
SAL20TC
AF
AF
MF
2x Teleconverter
(SAL20TC)
Vario-Sonnar T*
Vario-Sonnar T*
DT 16-80mm F3.5-4.5 ZA 24-70mm F2.8 ZA SSM
(SAL1680Z)
(SAL2470Z)
MF
SAL135F28
SAL300F28G2
SAL500F40G
SAL70200G
SAL70400G
APS-C
Designed specifically for use with cameras
that have an APS-C type image sensor
Microphone
Flash pop-up button
Built-in flash
FINDER / LCD button
REMOTE
terminal
Mode dial
Exposure button
Power switch
Shutter button
Speaker
Control dial
Microphone
jack
ISO button
Remote Sensor
For shooting:
Zoom button
For viewing:
Zoom in button
HDMI
terminal
Preview button
USB terminal
Focus mode switch
Lens release button
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Vario-Sonnar T*
16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM
(SAL1635Z)
MENU button
DC IN terminal
Auto-lock accessory shoe
MOVIE button
For shooting: AEL
(AE Look) button / AV
(Aperture value) button
For viewing:
Zoom out button
Image index button
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accessories
NEW
NEW
• Guide number of 43
(at 105mm,
ISO 100·m)
• Quick Shift Bounce
• Wireless Ratio
Control
• 22-step power level
switching
• Built-in wide panel
and bounce sheet
90°
90°
150°
Rechargeable
Battery Pack
NP-FM500H
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS-AMB
8°
Flash
Accessory Kit
HVL-LE1
HVL-F43AM
ACC-FM1A
LED Battery Video Light expands your moviemaking
freedom. It can tilt horizontally and vertically and
includes brightness adjustment (10% to 100%), a
color conversion filter and diffuser.
This large-capacity flash unit features Sony’s Quick
Shift Bounce design, which enables wide-ranging
angle adjustment and the same lighting whether
shooting in the landscape or portrait position.
Active users will appreciate this attractive accessory
kit, which includes a compact, lightweight carrying
case with hammock structure for easy camera
removal, and a rechargeable battery.
system chart
Battery Video Light
Flash / Accessories
Microphone / Monitor / Battery Video Light
Finder Accessories
Angle Finder
FDA-A1AM
Flash/Video
Light
HVL-F60M*
Flash
HVL-F43AM
Flash
HVL-F20AM
External Battery
Adaptor for Flash
FA-EB1AM
Clip-on LCD Monitor
CLM-V55
Bracket
VCT-55LH
Macro Light
Adaptor
FA-MA1AM
Off-camera
Shoe for Flash
FA-CS1AM
Macro Twin Flash kit
HVL-MT24AM
Multi Flash Cable
FA-MC1AM
Sync Terminal
Adaptor
FA-ST1AM
Off-camera Cable
for Flash
FA-CC1AM
Shotgun Microphone
ECM-CG50
Cases & straps
Stereo Microphone
ECM-ALST1
Battery Video Light
HVL-LE1
Ring Light
HVL-RL1*
Shoe
Adaptor
ADP-AMA
Grip Belt
STP-GB1AM
Triple Connector
for Flash
FA-TC1AM
Shoulder Strap
STP-SS2AM
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS-AMB
Shoulder Strap Wrapping
Cloth
STP-XS3
LCS-WR1AM
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS-AMSC30
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS-SC21
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS-SC8
Extension Cable
for Flash
FA-EC1AM
Battery / Charger
Lens Accessories
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS-U20 / U30
Circular PL Filters
VF-49CPAM / 55CPAM / 62CPAM /
67CPAM / 72CPAM / 77CPAM
ND Filters [8x]
VF-49NDAM / 55NDAM / 62NDAM /
67NDAM / 72NDAM / 77NDAM
MC Protectors
VF-49MPAM / 55MPAM / 62MPAM /
67MPAM / 72MPAM / 77MPAM
Rear Lens Cap
ALC-R55
Eyepiece Cup
FDA-EP11
Rechargeable
battery Pack
NP-FM500H
Front Lens
Cap
Battery Charger
BC-VM10
AC Adaptor
AC-PW10AM
Lens Case
LCL-140AM / 90AM /
60AM
Messenger
Type Bag
LCS-MS10
Remote
Commander ®
RMT-DSLR1
*Still image only
LCD Protect
Semi Hard Sheet
PCK-LM2AM
Memory Stick® PRO-HG Duo "HX"/
Memory Stick PRO Duo Mark 2
SD Memory Card
Back Pack
LCS-BP2
Shooting Accessories
Memory cards / HDMI ® Cable
Lens Hood
Soft Carrying
Case
LCS-AMLC3
LCD Protect Sheet
PCK-LS8AM
HDMI Cable
DLC-HEM15 / 20 / 30
Remote
Commander
RM-L1AM
Body Cap
ALC-B55
*HVL-F60M and HVL-RL1 includes supplied ADP-AMA shoe adapter.
Eyecup
MENU button
Number of recordable frames for single media
Viewfinder
(Memory Stick PRO Duo, Image size L 16M, aspect ratio 3:2)
Eyepiece sensor
Standard
Fine
RAW & JPEG
RAW
Diopter-adjustment dial
MOVIE button
For shooting: Fn (Function) button
For viewing: Image rotation button
Control button
When the menu is turned on:
/ / / button
When the menu is turned off: DISP (Display) /
WB (White balance) / (Self) / (Drive) /
(Picture Effect)
Controller button (Enter) / AF button
/Object Tracking button
LCD monitor
(In-Camera Guide) button
For viewing: (Delete) button
Light sensor
Playback button
2 GB
4 GB
8 GB
16 GB
32 GB
410
295
80
110
820
590
160
220
1650
1150
325
445
3350
2400
650
890
6700
4800
1300
1750
Movie recording time for single media
(Memory Stick PRO Duo, in hours and minutes, approx.)
Memory card
insertion slot
(Memory Stick
PRO Duo, /
SD memory
card)
2 GB
4 GB
AVCHD™
60i 24M (FX) (NTSC)
50i 24M (FX) (PAL)
0:10
0:22
8 GB 16 GB 32 GB
0:40
1:30
AVCHD
60p 28M (PS) (NTSC)
50p 28M (PS) (PAL)
0:09
0:15
0:35
1:15
2:30
AVCHD
24p 24M (FX) (NTSC)
25p 24M (FX) (PAL)
0:10
0:20
0:40
1:30
3:00
MP4
1440×1080 12M
0:20
0:40
1:20
2:45
5:30
3:00
• Recommended memory card for movie recording: Memory Stick
PRO Duo (Mark2), Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo, SD memorycard/
SDHC memory card/SDXC memory card (Class 4 or more)
• The numbers in the table above show the approximate
maximum recordable time obtained by totaling all movie files.
• The size of a movie file is limited to approx. 2 GB.
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Main specifications of
Type
LCD monitor
Camera type
Interchangeable-lens digital camera with built-in flash
Lens compatibility
Lens compatibility
Sony A-mount lenses, operation with Minolta/Konica Minolta lenses confirmed
Image sensor
Type
Xtra Fine LCD™, 3.0" (7.5 cm)
Total number of dots
921,600 dots
Brightness control
Auto/Manual (5 steps between -2 and +2)
Field coverage
100%
Adjustable angle
Tilt angle: Downward 180 degrees. Rotation angle: Leftward 270 degrees from the position in
which the LCD monitor is facing forward.
Auto/Manual
Type
APS-C size (23.5 x 15.6 mm), Exmor ® APS HD CMOS sensor with primary color filters
Number of pixels (effective)
Approx. 16.1 megapixels
Number of pixels (total)
Approx. 16.7 megapixels
Display Selector (finder/LCD)
Image sensor aspect ratio
3:2
Display
Anti-dust system
Charge protection coating on Low-Pass Filter and Image Sensor-Shift mechanism
Histogram Display, Graphic Display, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting Data Display, Simple Display,
Shooting Information For Viewfinder, Grid Line
Real-time image adjustment display
Exposure Comp, White Balance, Creative Style
Focus Magnifier
4.8x, 9.5x
Peaking MF
Yes (Level: High/Mid/Low/Off, Color: White/Red/Yellow)
Recording system (still image)
JPEG (DCF Ver. 2.0, Exif Ver. 2.3, MPF Baseline compliant), RAW (Sony ARW 2.3 format), 3D MPO
(MPF Extended compliant)
Recording format
3:2 aspect ratio
Image size (pixels)
L: 4912 x 3264 (16M), M: 3568 x 2368 (8.4M), S: 2448 x 1624 (4.0M)
16:9 aspect ratio
L: 4912 x 2760 (14M), M: 3568 x 2000 (7.1M), S: 2448 x 1376 (3.4M)
Sweep Panorama™
Wide: horizontal 12,416 x 1,856 (23M), vertical 5,536 x 2,160 (12M), Standard: horizontal
8,192 x 1,856 (15M), vertical 3,872 x 2,160 (8.4M)
3D Sweep Panorama
Wide: 7152 x 1080 (7.7M), Standard: 4912 x 1080 (5.3M), 16:9: 1920 x 1080 (2.1M)
Zoom
Clear Image Zoom: Still images 2x
Smart Zoom (still images) M: 1.4x, S: 2x
Digital Zoom (still images) 4x
Digital Zoom (movie) 4x
Shutter
Image quality modes
RAW, RAW & JPEG, JPEG Fine, JPEG Standard
Picture Effect
11 modes (15 effects): Posterization (Color, B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R,G,B,Y),
High Contrast Monochrome, Toy Camera, Soft High-key, Soft Focus, HDR Painting, Rich-tone
Monochrome, Miniature
Creative Style
Standard, Vivid, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, B/W (Contrast -3 to +3 steps, Saturation -3 to +3
steps, Sharpness -3 to +3 steps)
Electronic front curtain shutter
Dynamic range functions
Off, Dynamic Range Optimizer (Auto/Level), Auto High Dynamic Range: Off, Auto Exposure
Difference, Exposure Difference Level (1-6 EV, 1.0 EV step)
System
For still images: Image Sensor-Shift mechanism, For movies: Electronic
Color space
sRGB, Adobe RGB
SteadyShot® capability
For still images: Approx. 2.5-4.5 EV decrease in shutter speed (varies according to shooting
conditions and lens used)
Recording system (movie)
Type
Electronically controlled, vertical-traverse, focal-plane type
Shutter speed
1/4000 second to 30 seconds, Bulb
Flash sync. speed
1/160 second
Yes, On/Off
SteadyShot INSIDE™ (image stabilization)
Flash
Recording format
AVCHD™ 2.0 (Progressive) / MP4
Type
Auto popup, built-in
Video compression
MPEG-4 AVC (H.264)
Guide No.
10 (in meters at ISO 100)
®
Audio recording format
Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC
Coverage
FOV coverage up to 18 mm (in the focal length)
Image size (pixels)
AVCHD: 1920 x 1080 (60p/28Mbps/PS, 60i/24Mbps/FX, 60i/17Mbps/FH, 24p/24Mbps/FX,
24p/17M/bpsFH)
Control
ADI flash / Pre-flash TTL
Compensation
±2.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
MP4: 1440 x 1080 (30fps/12Mbps), VGA: 640 x 480 (30fps/3Mbps)
Bracketing
1/3 EV, 2/3 EV steps, 3 frames
Modes
Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off)
Approx. 3 sec
*NTSC compatibility
depends on region
NTSC
Media
Media
Memory Stick PRO Duo , Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo , SD memory card, SDHC memory card,
SDXC memory card
Recycling time
External flash
Sony
Slot
Memory Stick Duo/ SD memory card
Wireless control
Yes (wireless flash with lighting ratio control)
™
™
System Flash compatible with Auto-lock accessory shoe
Drive
Noise reduction
Long exposure NR: On/Off, available at shutter speeds longer than 1 sec.
Noise reduction
Multi frame noise reduction
Single Shot, Continuous (Hi/Lo), Self-timer (10/2 sec. delay), Bracketing (Cont., Single, White
Balance), Remote Control (with optional RMT-DSLR1 or RMT-DSLR2)
Drive modes
High ISO NR: High/Normal/Low
Hi: Maximum 8 frames per second, Lo: Maximum 3 frames per second
Auto/ISO 100 to 25600
Continuous shooting speed *2
White balance
Modes
Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent (Warm white/Cool white/Day
white/Daylight), Flash, C. Temp 2500 to 9900K, C Filter G7 to M7, 15-step, Custom, AWB
micro adjustment
Two-axis fine adjustment
Available in all modes <G7 to M7 (15 steps), A7 to B7 (15 steps)>
Bracketing
3 frames, H/L selectable
Tele-zoom Continuous Advance Priority AE: Maximum 12 images per second
Continuous Advance Priority AE: Maximum 10 images per second
Tele-zoom Continuous Advance priority AE: Fine: 23 images, Standard: 25
Continuous Advance Priority AE mode: Fine: 23 images, Standard: 27 images, RAW & JPEG: 18
images, RAW: 21 images
Max. continuous shots *2
Continuous shooting *3 : Fine: 25 images, Standard: 29 images, RAW & JPEG: 19 images, RAW:
21 images
Focus system
Playback
Type
TTL phase-detection AF
Focus sensor
CCD line sensors
Focus point
15 points (3 points cross type)
Sensitivity range
EV -1 to 18 (at ISO100 equivalent with F2.8 lens attached)
Focus mode
Autofocus, Manual Focus
AF mode
Single-shot AF (AF-S), Continuous AF (AF-C), Automatic AF (AF-A) selectable
Focus area
Wide (auto,15 points), Zone, Spot, Local
Other features
Tracking Focus, Predictive control (AF-A,AF-C), Focus lock, Eye-start AF, AF illuminator (built-in
flash type)
Single (with or without shooting information), RGB histogram and highlight/shadow warning,
4/9-frame index view, Enlarged display mode (L: 13.6x, M: 9.9x, S: 6.8x), Auto Review (10/5/2
sec, Off), Image orientation (On/Off), Slideshow, Panorama scrolling, Folder selection (still),
Forward/Rewind (movie), Delete, Protect
Modes
Other features
Auto Portrait Framing, Face Detection (up to 8 faces detectable automatically), Face Registration,
Face Selection, Smile Shutter™ (selectable from 3 steps), In-Camera Guide, Custom Function
Exposure control
Interface
PC interface
Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0): Mass-storage, MTP
HD output
HDMI® mini connector (Type-C), BRAVIA® Sync (link menu), PhotoTV HD
Sync. Terminal, Auto-lock accessory shoe, Microphone jack, DC IN terminal, Remote terminal
Metering type
1200-zone evaluative metering
Others
Metering sensor
Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor
Compatible OS (USB connection)
Metering sensitivity
EV -2 to EV 17 (at ISO 100 equivalent with F1.4 lens attached)
Modes
Multi segment, Center weighted, Spot
Audio
iAUTO, Flash Off, Superior Auto, Scene Selection, Sweep Panorama, 3D Sweep Panorama,
Continuous Advance Priority AE, Movie, Programmed AE (P), Aperture priority (A), Shutter-speed
priority (S), Manual (M)
Microphone
Built-in stereo microphone or ECM-ALST1 / ECM-CG50 (sold separately)
Exposure modes
Speaker
Built-in, monaural, volume settings in 8 steps
Scene Selection
Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night View, Hand-held Twilight
Exposure compensation
±3.0 EV (1/3 EV steps)
AE bracketing
Bracket: Cont., Bracket: Single, with 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments, 3 frames
AE lock
Available with AE lock button. AE is also locked when focus is locked in multi-segment
metering mode.
Windows® XP *4 SP3, Windows Vista® *5 SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Mac OS® X (10.3-10.6)
Print
Compatible standards
Exif Print, Print Image Matching III, DPOF setting
Custom function
Type
Custom key settings
Power
ISO 100-16000 equivalent, AUTO (ISO 100-3200 )
Battery
Rechargeable battery pack NP-FM500H
Still images
Approx. 550 shots with viewfinder and 590 shots with LCD monitor (CIPA standard) *6
Type
SVGA 0.5" (1.2 cm) electronic viewfinder (color), Xtra Fine
Movies
Approx. 180 min. with viewfinder and 180 min. with LCD monitor *6
Total number of dots
1,440,000 dots equivalent
External power
AC Adaptor AC-PW10AM (optional)
Effective number of dots
Maximum: 1,440,000 dots equivalent, Standard: 1,253,280 dots equivalent
Brightness control
Auto / Manual (3 steps between -1 and +1)
Field coverage
100%
ISO sensitivity (Recommended Exposure Index)
Viewfinder
Magnification
*1
Weight
-4.0 ~ +3.0 m-1
Eye point
Maximum: 23.1mm from the eyepiece, 18 mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter
(CIPA standard)
Standard: 25.2 mm from the eyepiece, 20.1mm from the eyepiece frame at -1 diopter
(CIPA standard)
Approx. 539 g (1 lb 2.9 oz)
(W x H x D) (excluding protrusions)
Approx. 132.1 x 97.5 x 80.7 mm (5 1/4 x 3 7/8 x 3 1/4 in.)
Body material
Body material
High-grade plastic exterior
Operating temperature
Display
Histogram Display, Graphic Display, Digital Level Gauge, Shooting Data Display, SimpleDisplay,
Grid Line
Real-time image adjustment display
Exposure Comp, White Balance, Creative Style
System requirements of bundled software
Approx. 618 g (1 lb 5.7 oz)
Body only
Dimensions
Maximum: Approx. 1.04x, Standard: Approx. 0.97x
Diopter adjustment
With battery and Memory Stick PRO Duo
Range
0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Specifications and features are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change without notice.
*1 With 50 mm lens at infinity, -1 m-1.
*2 Speed may vary depending on shooting conditions and memory card in use.
*3 When drive mode is set to continuous shooting “Hi” mode.
*4 64-bit and Starter Editions are not supported.
*5 Starter Edition is not supported.
*6 Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases
over time and use.
PlayMemories Home™ software
Image Data Converter Ver. 4
OS*
Microsoft Windows®
Windows® XP** SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows 7 SP1
Macintosh
Mac OS X (10.5, 10.6 Snow Leopard)
Microsoft Windows®
Windows® XP** SP3, Windows Vista® SP2, Windows 7 SP1
CPU
Pentium® 4 or faster
Pentium III 800 MHz or faster (for playing/editing HD movies: Intel Core Duo 1.66 GHz or faster,
Intel® Core™ Solo, Core Duo, Core 2 Duo or faster Intel Core 2 Duo 1.66 GHz or faster, Intel Core 2 Duo 2.26 GHz or faster (HD FX/HD FH), Intel
Core 2 Duo 2.40 GHz or faster (HD PS))
Memory
1 GB or more is recommended
1 GB or more is recommended
512 MB or more (for playing/editing HD movies: 1 GB or more)
The computer environment must also satisfy
the operating requirements of the OS.
*Must be installed with the above OS at
delivery. Proper operation cannot be
guaranteed with an upgraded OS
environment.
**64-bit and Starter Editions are not
supported. Windows Image Mastering API
(IMAPI) Ver. 2.0 or later is required for disc
burning function.
Trademarks & Remarks
© 2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Sony, the Sony make.believe logo, , Exmor, BIONZ, BRAVIA, SteadyShot, VAIO, InfoLITHIUM, Translucent Mirror Technology, Tru-Finder, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick
PRO-HG Duo, Sweep Panorama, SteadyShot INSIDE, Xtra Fine LCD, TruBlack, Smile Shutter, PlayMemories Studio, PlayMemories Home, PlayMemories Online, PlayMemories Mobile, G Lens,
Remote Commander and their logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. PlayStation and PS3 are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Windows and
Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Blu-ray Disc and its logo are trademarks of Blu-ray Disc Association. AVCHD and
AVCHD Progressive and their respective logos are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. SD Logo, SDHC Logo and SDXC Logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. HDMI,
HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. All other company and product
names mentioned herein are used for identification purposes only and may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
InfoLITHIUM is a lithium battery pack which can exchange data with compatible electronic equipment about its energy consumption. Sony recommends that you use the battery pack with
electronic equipment bearing the
mark.
• Screen displays are simulated.
• Simulated effects are used to illustrate some functions.
For more details, visit the website
at www.worldphoto.org.
Recycled plastic (recycled material rate:10%)
is used in the chassis.
DI12021